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Opening Keynote - Exploration is a State of Mind

Nov 06 9:15 AM

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In a fast-changing world, everyone is an explorer whether they know it or not, particularly in government IT. We are constantly traveling across uncharted terrain: the economy, social media, the cloud, and on and on. Was Steve Jobs any less of an explorer than Ferdinand Magellan? They definitely had one thing in common: they always looked forward and rarely looked backward. The spirit of exploration and adventure lives on, now more than ever because technology makes it possible for anyone to be an explorer in their own right. In this fascinating and rousing session, noted explorer Josh Bernstein shows us how to turn one's career into an adventure and the survival skills needed along the way.

Break

Nov 06 10:15 AM

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Concurrent Sessions

Nov 06 10:45 AM

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Cyber Threats and Awareness

Nov 06 10:45 AM

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The insidious influence and effects of cyber-crime continue to grow as the digital landscape has clearly become the "new frontier". Threats continue to get more sophisticated while fast-growing trends such as mobility, social networking and cloud computing make the task more challenging than ever. This session looks at the latest technologies, strategies and solutions for recognizing and preventing vulnerabilities.

Application/Enterprise Modernization

Nov 06 10:45 AM

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It is abundantly clear that legacy systems and architectures are not sustainable for much longer. Pressure is escalating due to retirement, online services and open government. Faced with a shortage of funds and resources, organizations are seeking creative ways to approach the modernization process. This session focuses on current trends, solutions and strategies.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Nov 06 10:45 AM

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The boom in consumer technology means that everyone now owns devices that are probably far more powerful and useful than those provided by the workplace. So it's unrealistic to expect that people won't use them for work-related functions to at least some degree. This session discusses how to embrace the trend while still maintaining control and security.

Lunch

Nov 06 11:45 AM

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General Session - Should Government Try to be Cool?

Nov 06 12:30 PM

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Getting the attention of citizens in today's world is a challenge, to say the least. Government organizations can struggle in vain to get their messages heard through the blare of a social media culture that enables anyone to have a voice regardless of credibility. Ordinary "government speak" - no matter how critical to your audience - doesn't stand a chance. What if being considered "cool" could help government reach and retain a much broader public? Or even help you personally communicate better to your leadership, staff or peers? Learn the art of the cool factor and how to communicate with style. In this lively and eye-opening session, Kristy Fifelski (aka GovGirl) shows us how to stay visible and relevant in today's ultra-competitive and uber-noisy environment.

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Nov 06 1:30 PM

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Concurrent Sessions

Nov 06 1:50 PM

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Innovative Project Showcase

Nov 06 1:50 PM

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Where there's a will, there's a way. Technology has reached the point where it can support just about anything that anyone wants to do. And therein lays the problem. How innovative should an IT department dare to be and still survive to tell the tale? How do you exploit new technology? How do you get approval so you can start the work? What development processes work best? This session will showcase recent successful projects and provide guidance for your future endeavors.

Big Data

Nov 06 1:50 PM

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Richard McCague - Systems Engineer, State & Local Government and Education, NetApp

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As paperless government moves closer to becoming a reality, the challenge is to determine how to store, manage and leverage vast amounts of digital information, especially in light of open government, eDiscovery and the profusion of video and mapping. The key is adopting a workable information lifecycle management strategy, including data "de-duplication" and intelligent storage. This session focuses on tools, technologies and tactics.

Location Matters With GIS

Nov 06 1:50 PM

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Digital map data, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and location based services are becoming increasingly integrated into government software and services. This session will take you on a brief stroll of what's involved behind the map. A geospatial data framework and standards have been established in the state by the Nebraska Information Technology Commission (NITC) GIS Council. These efforts help guide data accuracy needs and promote partnerships to ensure access to quality geospatial datasets for governmental business needs and the public. Find out what plans are in place and how you can take advantage of this powerful tool to transform your everyday decisions. This session will explore how those at the executive level can leverage GIS and data to enact real and powerful change within your organization. Learn about the Nebraska Spatial Data Infrastructure (NESDI) and access to data and services through planned enhancements to NebraskaMAP. Specific updates will be provided through priority data sets involving imagery, elevation, land records, street centerlines, addressing, and geodetic/survey control.

Break

Nov 06 2:50 PM

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Fast Track Sessions

Nov 06 3:10 PM

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Lincoln Police Department - Near Me

Nov 06 3:10 PM

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Location based applications have been growing in use and popularity as one might imagine. The NearMe application used by the Lincoln Police Department is a unique tool for citizens and police officers to use as they move about the city. Among other features, the application displays police "points of interest" around you based on your current coordinates. The map moves with you as you walk or drive and the points simply stream towards you as the map scrolls. Join Public Safety Director Tom Casady for a demonstration and discussion of the application and all of its features.

Location-based Service Delivery

Nov 06 3:10 PM

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Two centuries ago, a massive project was undertaken to map the subcontinent of India. It took 40 years. Today, with the rich imagery and geospatial datasets that are available, the same project would take mere seconds. What is the next major breakthrough? We can expect a rapid rise in "geo-aware" services that take advantage of ubiquitous mobile/wireless devices and networks. This session looks at trends, technologies and possibilities.

Agile Software Development

Nov 06 3:10 PM

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Traditional software development is deliberate and orderly, requiring a significant part of the project to be planned up front. Today, however, the pace of application development moves faster, and the trend toward shared services puts even more strain on traditional methodology. Agile Software Development (ASD) is a highly iterative, incremental and collaborative approach that can often be more practical and effective. This session provides an introduction to ASD and its benefits.

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

Nov 06 4:00 PM

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Reception

Nov 06 4:15 PM

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Everyone is invited! Please join in networking with your peers over refreshments.